Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon)

A number of species are often sold as cinnamon:

• C. cassia (Cassia/Chinese cinnamon)

• C. burmannii (Korintje/ Indonesian cinnamon)

• C. loureiroi (Saigon/Vietnamese cinnamon)

• C. verum (Ceylon cinnamon)

Parts Used
Inner bark

Herbal Actions

Astringent, analgesic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, bitter, carminative, hemostatic/styptic, radiation-protective, increases circulation, lowers blood sugar.

Energetics

Spicy, sweet, hot